Riverside firm denied restraining order in shareholder dispute, September ArtsWalk brings a new mural and artist meet & greet, six quick pizza stops across town and the latest on Meliia’s Disneyland fund.
Judge denies Gage Canal's restraining order against whistleblower Jason Hunter, finding no evidence of violence or credible threats in his attempts to become a shareholder.
The last of the Summer ArtsWalks is here. See new exhibitions at RCAA, enjoy incredible spoken word during Palabra at The Cheech, and catch the unveiling of the newest downtown mural honoring the late Aaron Norris at Lemon and University at 6 p.m.
Riverside ArtsWalk – September 4, 2025
6– 9 p.m. | Downtown
Featured Artist Meet & Greet
Alejandro "Mano" Mirande – Ward 7 Artist in Residency
6 p.m. | Corner of University & Lemon
See Riverside's newest mural
Meet the artist and learn about the creative process
Presented by the Aaron Norris Creative Fund in collaboration with Ward 1 Councilman Phillip Falcone and Beautify Riverside
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
3581 Mission Inn Avenue
Palabra at The Cheech (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Open mic poetry series celebrating floricanto, poesĂa, and spoken word
Co-hosted by Donato Martinez
Featured poets: Anthony Blacksher, Peter Lechuga, and Angeliza Yañez
Free admission
Riverside Art Museum (RAM)
3425 Mission Inn Avenue
Free admission during ArtsWalk (6– 9 p.m.)
ArtsWalk at RAM
Featuring the I.E.H.C. Exhibition in Taylor Gallery
Created by Rodrigo Morales, visual artist and bassist for Smoked909
Exhibition runs through November 2, 2025
Inlandia Institute at Riverside Main Library
3900 Mission Inn Avenue (Upstairs)
Richard Wright and the Chicago Black Renaissance (6– 7:30 p.m.)
September 4 is Richard Wright's birthday celebration
Exploring the 1930s-1940s literary movement from Chicago's South Side
Features readings, film clips, interactive prompts, and Q&A
Presenters: Romaine Washington, Ginger Galloway, and Richard Allen May III
Community Room | Free admission | Refreshments served
Presented by Inlandia and Blacklandia
First Congregational Church of Riverside
3504 Mission Inn Avenue
First Thursdays: Free historic church tours (6– 8 p.m.)
Explore the 1914 Spanish Churrigueresque building designed by Myron Hunt
Tours offered throughout the evening
RCAA Gallery
3860 Lemon Street
Celebrate Riverside and the IE & Hispanic Heritage Exhibition
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., and during ArtsWalk (6– 9 p.m.)
Exhibition runs through Saturday, September 27
Downtowne Bookstore (Chapter Two)
3582 Main Street
If you have not made it to the new space at the Downtowne Bookstore, make a point to stop by. Part boutique, part community space, you never know what you might find.
Benjamin Franklin Stage
Corner of 9th & Main by City Hall
Music Spotlight: Ocean Joy
Live performance during ArtsWalk hours
Main Street Vendors
Browse handmade crafts, artwork, and local goods from independent artisans along the Main Street pedestrian mall. Support local artists by purchasing unique pieces created in the Inland Empire.
More Information: Visit riversideartscouncil.com for details about Riverside ArtsWalk and participating venues.
